http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:17 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:17 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78203 What happens when you put good people in an evil place? Does humanity win over evil, or does evil triumph? These are some of the questions we posed in this dramatic simulation of prison life conducted in the summer of 1971 at Stanford University. Welcome to the Stanford Prison Experiment web site, which features an extensive slide show and information about this classic psychology experiment. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=384148 This site contains information about the problems related to the release of the mentally ill from correctional facilities into our communities. Included on this site are links to the actual program, videos containing updates, discussion boards, information about a model facility that one community is using to combat the cycle of release/re-arrest, along with additional readings on this issue. According to the authors of this site, 2/3 of the mentally ill who are released from our jails and prisons will be re-arrested within 18 months. This program is related to and follows some of the mentally ill offenders who were interviewed for the previous program produced by Frontline, "The New Asylums.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=223739 This site provides nine detailed case studies on human rights issues: Clinton's response to Kosovo, the International Court of Justice's response to genocide, rape and genocide in Rwanda, terrorism and human rights in India, Muslim women's rights, several different perspectives on forced labor and the Doe v. Unocal case, and international disputes over the death penalty.The modules are mostly text but include some photos, maps, and interactive features (students can, for example, type in answers and submit them online).  An instructor's manual is also available by request, and briefer tips for using the materials in teaching are included within each module. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=598366 Four American college students attempt to understand the realities of poverty by trying to live on $1 a day in rural Guatemala. Students rely on fellow indigenous poor to learn adaptive strategies, and emphasize how planning, budgeting, and cooperation are keys to survival. Includes instructive videos interviewing poor individuals and families. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=280709 This case has been designed as a focus for learning about the legal, ethical and practice issues emerging from a child protection case scenario. As the case moves from allegations of abuse to planning for permanent care, learners can be asked to interpret and assess an unfolding scenario of complex need and to consider a variety of responses designed both to promote the welfare of the three children and ensure parents' rights are actively considered.The case study consists of five short video clips representing the case at different points in time and offering the different perspectives of key players in the case: an anonymous caller; social workers involved in the initial investigation; a neighbour; a foster carer; and Jasmine Donnelly the thirteen year old daughter of Sharon. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=402442 Listen to this report by Julie McCarthy who looked at polygamy in Saudi Arabia. This audio can be used with Marriage and Family studies, sociology, anthropology, social work, and other related disciples. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=291843 This web site includes comprehensive documents on hate crimes across the USA. The Southern Poverty Law Center reports approximately 932 active hate groups in the United States. This is something everyone needs to be aware of. Do you know what is in your backyard? Check it out. This is an excellent site for course assignments and or discussion in all fields of study. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=291854 Enter your zip code for an in-depth pollution report for your community. This is an excellent resource exercise you can use in your courses to stimulate discussions concerning environmental issues. I use this in my sociology courses; however, it can be applied in almost all disciplines. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=291852 This web site is from the Southern Poverty Law Center. It chronicles various types of hate crimes and a community response guide. I use this site for discussion each term in my sociology courses. This site can also be used in any discipline. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=384340 This site contains materials related to a PBS documentary, "The First Measured Century," that examines trends over time from the perspective of the people who collect and interpret the data. This segment investigates the reasons behind the changes in crime trends we've seen over the last century. It contains links to experts who attempt to explain the trends and a link to the relevant chapter of the book from which the documentary is based.